Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, the film has generated interest with its unusual take on the central character. Sethupathi plays Baththa, a man surrounded by stories of his extraordinary strength and bravery.
The trailer opens with children sharing exaggerated tales about Baththa. One claims he once broke the ribs of a man who challenged him and carried him away under his arm. Another says he broke open prison gates to escape, while a third insists that he even keeps a lion as a pet.
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These stories paint Baththa as an almost unstoppable figure. However, the trailer soon introduces a softer side that is known only to his wife, played by Lijomol Jose, and their daughter.Maharaja: Why a film about a missing dustbin became one of Tamil cinema's biggest surprises
The contrast between Baththa's fearsome image and his gentle nature at home also provides much of the trailer's humour. In one scene, Baththa sings a song on his wedding night before reassuring his frightened wife that she need not be scared of him. She responds that she would not be afraid if he stopped singing.
Sethupathi shared the trailer on X, inviting fans to watch it and announcing the film's October 1 worldwide release.
#Baththa ulagirkku ungalai varuga varuga ena varaverkirom, #BaththaTrailer out now ♥️▶️ https://t.co/H8LAt3WqcDWritten & Directed by #BalajiTharaneetharanA @SaiAbhyankkar musical#BaththaFromOct1@jose_lijomol @muthurajthangvl #SelvakumarSK @kalaivananoffl #ShruthiManjari… pic.twitter.com/pRZ7NZaFPC— VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) September 24, 2026 Maharaja becomes first Tamil film to get a Hollywood remake: Is Matthew McConaughey the lead?
Baththa is directed by Tharaneetharan, known for Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, and presented by filmmaker Atlee. Sai Abhyankkar has composed the music, with cinematography by Selvakumar S.K. and editing by R. Kalaivanan.